What kind of home is 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ last sold for £542,500 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £115,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 1997 and May 2024, 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ rose from £115,000 to £542,500, a change of £427,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 7EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ in?

1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ sits in Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ is Whitchurch Primary School (239m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (2.7km).

What transport links are near 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Eastfield Lane, RG8 7EJ is The Greyhound, 334m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 763m away.

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1 Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ

4 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Eastfield Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Eastfield Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (155 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £542,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 December 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Sept 2012

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Eastfield Lane has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

4 applications on record at 1 Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ

4decisions2extensions36documents1nearby

Oct 2004
Conservatory
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of a conservatory to the rear of dwelling.
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
P04/E1034
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ExtensionApr 2025Decision
RenovationNov 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 1 Eastfield Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£542,500

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2024Most recent
£542,500
+35.6%over 17 years
21 February 2007
£400,000
+150.0%over 8 years
17 December 1998
£160,000
+39.1%over 1 year
24 January 1997
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7EJ: £1,071,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in RG8 7EJ

On the street

Versus other Eastfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Eastfield Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,236

Street avg £6,893

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Greyhound — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Whitchurch Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 7EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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